CONNECT/DISCONNECT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A system for an electric vehicle includes a drive axle, a motor, a sensor, a coupling, and a controller. The drive axle is configured to drive a set of vehicle wheels. The motor is configured to selectively drive the drive axle. The sensor is configured to measure a vehicle speed. The coupling is configured to move between an open position in which the motor and the drive axle are disconnected from each other and a closed position in which the motor and the drive axle are connected to each other. The controller is in communication with the motor, the sensor, and the coupling. The controller configured to: determine a vehicle speed connect value based on a vehicle operating parameter and move the coupling to the closed position in response to the vehicle speed connect value being greater than the measured vehicle speed.